Orchids are very popular flowers due to their beauty, they are very showy, elegant and…
Orchids are very popular flowers due to their beauty, they are very eye-catching, elegant and perfect for decorating any room. If we give them the right care, these plants can last for a long time, but they are a little more demanding and delicate plants than others. Therefore , changes or lack of care may occur, but don’t worry because today we will explain to you how to get a wilted one or restore damaged orchid .
Basic care for orchids includes ensuring that they are of tropical origin and live in the branches and trunks of trees. Therefore, they are used to high humidity , but we must not make the mistake of flooding their roots. They should also get plenty of sunlight, but not direct , otherwise their leaves will turn dark, but if they get direct sun they will wilt, so a sunny location, such as a window, is perfect.
Their flowers can last up to three months , which is a lot, but they need to be watered abundantly and at intervals with low mineral content water with excellent drainage.
Maybe all of these very specific treatments give you an idea of why your orchid looks weak and sad, but there is a way to restore its beauty and vitality, because Emma Almanza has the solution via her TikTok account @exquenda.
How to save a wilted or damaged orchid
Step by step:
- Remove it from the pot very carefully.
- Remove the coconut fiber that was in the original pot
- Mix the coconut fiber with some pine bark
- You can place the orchid in a container with water to loosen the roots a little
- Place the orchid in a new pot with excellent drainage. This should be clear or have holes, as orchids photosynthesize via their roots.
- Cover with the mixture of coconut fibers and pine bark
- Spray fungicides on the leaves to boost the immune system
- If it doesn’t have a flower, cut off the stem to save energy and not spend what little is left on the flower
- Apply orchid fertilizer
- Continue with your daily care